Industry Insight
From Port to Plate: A Scalable Model for Surplus Recovery
March 10, 2026
Fyffes, a major tropical fruit importer, successfully partnered with Sharing Excess, a nonprofit food recovery organization, to prevent food waste at ports in the United States. Together, they have rescued more than 11 million pounds of produce, providing 9.2 million meal equivalents and preventing 40.5 million pounds of CO₂-equivalent emissions.
Total Partnership Impact to Date (since 2023)
11 million lbs of produce rescued
9.2 million meals distributed
$12.5 million worth of food recovered
40.5 million lbs of CO₂-equivalent emissions avoided
Employee Engagement:
A Key to Success
Engaging employees in food waste reduction initiatives creates a powerful, organization-wide commitment to sustainability. Employees are often closest to the daily operations where waste occurs and can identify inefficiencies or opportunities for improvement. Empowering them to take ownership of solutions transforms food waste reduction from a top-down mandate into a shared mission.